Coverage Comparison
AL2 (local)90%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.0% vs 88.9% national average. 5.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
80
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90% coverage, each measles case in AL2 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in AL2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWAY SURGERY | AL2 3JX | 27 | 85.2% |
| SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE | AL2 1PU | 28 | 85.7% |
| VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP | AL2 1ES | 25 | 100% |
MMR Vaccine Facts
The MMR vaccine is safe
The MMR vaccine has been used for over 50 years with an excellent safety record. The 1998 Wakefield study claiming a link to autism was fraudulent and has been fully retracted.
Measles is dangerous
1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles require hospitalisation. Complications include pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and death.
Herd immunity protects everyone
95% coverage is needed to protect those who cannot be vaccinated — including newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Need to Get Vaccinated?
Contact your GP practice to book an MMR vaccination appointment for your child.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictAL2
RegionEast & South East
ICBHertfordshire And West Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children80
Vaccinated72
Unvaccinated8
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